Director Supply Chain Management

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Management to oversee procurement, vendor relations, and compliance within the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Salary range is $100,000 - $158,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in supply chain/purchasing in healthcare or similar industry.
• At least 5 years of management experience.
• Experience with financial aspects of supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supply chain activities including procurement of supplies and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and cost management.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Organizational and time management skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial management principles

Quality management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

The Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for overseeing all supply chain related activities involving the procurement of supplies and equipment, including but not limited to equipment and inventory management, vendor credentialing and relationships, contract management, new product introductions and conversions and capital acquisitions. Overseeing and facilitating RRMC’s ongoing participation in the GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) and NPC (Northeast Purchasing Collation) is essential. The Director is also responsible for organizational and departmental targets and objectives relative to cost management, supplier diversity, revenue enhancement, and assures compliance with all organization, state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols while ensuring accurate and current cost management, expense control and charge capture.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Master’s Degree highly preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 10 years’ experience in supply chain/purchasing in healthcare or similar industry with demonstrated progressive responsibility of interacting with vendors in acquiring contracts / agreements.
• 5 years of management experience.
• Experience with financial aspects of supply chain management to include but not limited to financial analysis and developing and administering department budgets.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• APICS, Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar certification preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills to work with a wide variety of people including employees, physicians, hospital administrators, vendors, and others.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategies and plans and have the ability to partner with department leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to superior customer service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all departmental equipment and inventory.
• Excellent diplomacy, problem-solving, conflict management, team building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial reports and understand and apply financial management principles in the application of cost and profitability management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong knowledge of quality management and process improvement.
• Strong Microsoft Windows desktop application and navigation skills.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $158,000